Carole Anne grew up in Dallas, and her family was a founding member of PCPC. She was blessed to grow up under the teaching of Tim Tinsley and Skip Ryan in her younger years. She grew up as the middle child of a believing family and loved attending church and youth group. She attended Highland Park High School and then Texas Tech for undergrad and got her masters in Social work. After college, she met and married her husband of 23 years, Chris Axley. He became a member of PCPC shortly after.

For the past twenty years, she has volunteered in various positions around the church, including Children’s, Nursery, and Marriage Ministry. She also serves as a project coordinator for Mark Davis, working with him on the Deep Light podcast, silent retreats, and special projects. Carole Anne works alongside the Pastor to Families, Pete Hatton, to coordinate his schedule as well.

Carole Anne has a love for Jesus and a strong desire to share that love with families as she walks alongside them. She and Chris have three children - Wilson, James, and Lucy and a precious King Charles spaniel, Snickers.

Barrett comes to us from southern Virginia where she was raised in a deep-rooted Baptist Church. She grew up the middle child in a believing family, knowing the gospel and loving and serving Jesus. However, it wasn’t until her early twenties that she truly grasped a full understanding of her need for God’s unfailing, unconditional love and grace. Barrett attended Longwood University in Farmville, VA, where by God’s perfect design she met a boy from Texas who was attending the men’s college in the same small town. She and David were married in 1999 and moved to Dallas two weeks later to start their new life. Together, they became members of PCPC in 2001.

After volunteering for Vacation Bible School (VBS) and serving on the leadership committee for many years, the opportunity arose for Barrett to step into the coordinator role. She brings to the Children’s Ministry her gifts of organization, project management, detail orientation, and creative thinking to bring new life to a historically-favorite childhood church event. She has a heart for young families and a strong desire to share the truth that “we all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God and are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus.” Barrett has a deep passion for collaborating with the Children’s Ministry team and other ministries to coordinate meaningful and impactful events. She is married to David, and together they have two daughters, Hannah and Emma Ruth, along with a cheerful Golden Retriever named Mildred.

Jeanie grew up on the Tennessee River in a small town of 600 people and attended a Presbyterian church. She came to know Jesus as her Lord and Savior during a Young Life retreat at 9. From the age of 12, until she left for college, Jeanie served as the preschool teacher for her church. Jeanie attended Vanderbilt University hoping to be a Child Life Specialist, but the Lord had other plans. While in college, Jeanie attended Christ Presbyterian Church. After graduating, she had the opportunity to be on staff in the youth ministry, where she served for eight years in various capacities. The Lord used those experiences to build a passion for serving children and families with Jeanie.

Jeanie eventually met her husband, John, and moved to Dallas in 1997. Jeanie was on staff at PCPC from 1998 through 2000 as an assistant to Tim Tinsley. She then stepped away from vocational ministry but never ministry. Jeanie stayed home raising five precious children and invested countless hours into children and families through VBS, Chapel school, and many church programs. Eventually, the Lord opened the door for her to return to PCPC as the Ministry Leader of Preschool. Jeanie is an avid reader, sports enthusiast, and enjoys a great meal with friends.

Patty Dunckel is a dedicated professional with extensive experience in childcare, management, administration, and business operations. Currently serving as a Ministry Leader for Weekday Childcare at Park Cities Presbyterian Church in Dallas, TX, Patty is committed to creating a warm and nurturing environment for children and their families. Her role involves collaborating with colleagues to support the church’s mission and ensure a seamless experience for all visitors. 

Previously, Patty excelled as a Communications Agent at The Ritz-Carlton in Dallas, providing exceptional customer service and managing guest relations. Her career also includes significant experience in real estate, having worked as a Licensed Real Estate Sales Associate and Administrative Assistant in Wisconsin and Michigan. Additionally, Patty successfully owned and operated a bookstore at a private boarding school, demonstrating her entrepreneurial spirit and business acumen. 

Patty has two adult children. Her daughter, Amy Mackenroth, is married to Nate, and together they have two children: Rosamunde and Peregrine. Patty’s son, Elliott, lives in Minnesota with his wife, Beth. Patty has been a member of Park Cities Presbyterian Church (PCPC) since 2013.

Pete comes to PCPC from Redeemer Church in Edmond, Oklahoma, where he has served as the Senior Pastor since 2009. Before Redeemer Church, Pete was the Campus Minister for RUF at Baylor University from 2002 to 2009, where he helped mentor and shepherd many current PCPC members. He formerly held roles at Redeemer Presbyterian Church in Waco and Trinity Christian Academy in Addison.

Pete’s wife, Kristen, is a Christian author and counselor whom Pete calls “his greatest asset, supporter, and companion.”

Pete has three adult children: Rebecca (married to Jed Spurgeon), David, and Jonathan.

Simpson Hogan is a proud 8th-generation Texan who grew up in Dallas and began attending PCPC with her family in 1998. After graduating from The Cambridge School of Dallas, she earned a degree in History and Art History from Auburn University.

Following college, Simpson spent a year living and working in Colorado, then served with a ministry in Nassau, Bahamas for nine months. It was during this time in ministry that she felt called to pursue a degree in Christian Counseling, and she met a boy, Brian Hogan. They were married in 2009 and began their life together in Philadelphia, PA where she pursued her degree at Westminster Theological Seminary. Brian soon joined her in seminary and graduated in May 2014.

Shortly after, their first child was born in June, and the family returned to Dallas in July. The Hogans are now a family of five, Brian, Simpson, Bennett, Charlotte, and Frank. Simpson is so grateful to be able to serve the church she holds so dear, loving on the newest new members down in the nursery, supporting their precious parents and keeping our saintly volunteers organized and ready to serve.

Shannon is the 5th generation to grow up in Oak Cliff in the same house! She attended Providence Christian School, Bishop Lynch, and then Texas A&M University, where she met her husband, Nick. Following their marriage in 2009, they moved to Fort Worth, where Shannon began teaching at a classical Christian school, marking the beginning of more than a decade of experience in classical Christian education. She has taught middle and high school humanities and served in various children’s ministry roles, combining a passion for nurturing children in the love and knowledge of Christ with a commitment to supporting parents as the primary educators and shepherds of their children.

Most recently, Shannon taught 8th grade Humanities at West Dallas Community School, a ministry partner of Park Cities Presbyterian Church. In this role, she integrated Scripture, literature, and history in a Christ-centered classroom, encouraging students to think critically and biblically. She has also served in church and community ministries in South Korea, Germany, and Japan, where they were stationed overseas with the U.S. Army.

Shannon is committed to cultivating a joyful, gospel-rich ministry that partners with parents and equips volunteers to pursue what is true, good, and beautiful. She values unhurried rhythms in family life, encourages imaginative play, and curates a treasured collection of classic children’s literature.

She and Nick have two sons, Charlie and William, and a large, fluffy dog named Scout. After 11 moves, 2 deployments, and travel to over 15 countries, they are grateful to be putting down roots in Dallas, just a mile from Shannon’s family home.

Darian grew up in Dallas, the oldest of 4 children. She grew up in a home where there was never a day she didn’t know Jesus. Darian became a member of Highland Park Presbyterian when she was a freshman at Highland Park High School. She graduated from Vanderbilt University with a BS in Math and Secondary Education. Darian married Dave Reichert, who also grew up at HPPC. They have been married for 31 years and have four sons. Austin, Ben, and Will have all launched with jobs in Dallas. Their youngest, Carson, is attending Texas A&M. They joined PCPC in 1996. Dave is an elder presently serving on our session. We are excited to welcome our first girl to the family. Ben married Julia this past year.

Since 2009, Darian has worked part-time in several capacities, including Preschool Director, VBS Coordinator, Youth Coordinator, and Zest Quest Coordinator. For fun, she and Dave will be teaching 1st Grade on Sunday mornings this year. She is passionate about Young Families and the Youth of our church.

Heather was born and raised in Oklahoma and found her way to Texas as a young adult. New to Dallas in 1997, she quickly became interested in the legal field. She spent her pre-ministry career wearing administrative, legal, and managerial hats at a boutique law firm. She holds a degree in Business Administration from the University of Texas at Dallas.

Heather is committed to providing hospitality, support, and direction to children, parents, and volunteers within the church and the Family Ministry. Heather joined the PCPC staff in 2012 as the Coordinator of Family Ministry. As her family grew, she stepped back from a full-time position but has continued to administer PCPC’s Vacation Bible School and MinistrySafe programs.

Heather and her husband, Clif, married at PCPC in 2010. They have the privilege of parenting Joshua, Mallory, Alexandra, and Millie. Heather enjoys a good nap, traveling, live music, and dining with family and friends in her spare time!